While MINOTAUR has yet to achieve the same level of international success as some of its other technically-minded Japanese counterparts, the brand has been integral in promoting fashion and function. A longtime user of technical fabrics and a modern, hybrid-approach to construction, the Fall/Winter 2014 lookbook offers some easy-to-see examples. Pieces such as lightweight down outerwear as well as subtly integrated functional hardwear can be seen throughout jackets, while more fashion-driven pieces can be seen emphasizing cut and fit.